U.K. Lobbying Scandal Deepens as Hancock Accused of Cronyism Bloomberg 1 hr ago Emily Ashton and Alex Morales (Bloomberg) -- The controversy engulfing the U.K. government over its ties to business intensified as it emerged a second official held a position at Greensill Capital while still in post, and Health Secretary Matt Hancock was accused of “cronyism” over the award of contracts to a company he owns shares in. NHS Wales gave Topwood Ltd. two contracts worth 150,000 pounds ($206,000) for “confidential waste destruction” last month. Hancock, who is responsible for...